adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And what a pity it is that when morning comes and to-morrow is to-day, we so frequently wake up feeling quite differently; careless or impatient, and not a bit inclined to do the fine things we planned overnight.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading How often we all do so!
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And what a pity it is that when morning comes and to-morrow is to-day, we so frequently wake up feeling quite differently; careless or impatient, and not a bit inclined to do the fine things we planned overnight.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sometimes it seems as if there must be wicked little imps in the world, who are kept tied up so long as the sun shines, but who creep into our bed-rooms when we are asleep, to tease us and ruffle our tempers.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TO-MORROW "To-morrow I will begin," thought Katy, as she dropped asleep that night.
asleepadjectiveUS /əˈsliːp/
in a state of sleep
From this reading TO-MORROW "To-morrow I will begin," thought Katy, as she dropped asleep that night.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Sometimes it seems as if there must be wicked little imps in the world, who are kept tied up so long as the sun shines, but who creep into our bed-rooms when we are asleep, to tease us and ruffle our tempers.
bed-rooms
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From this reading Sometimes it seems as if there must be wicked little imps in the world, who are kept tied up so long as the sun shines, but who creep into our bed-rooms when we are asleep, to tease us and ruffle our tempers.
beginverbUS /bɪˈɡɪn/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading TO-MORROW "To-morrow I will begin," thought Katy, as she dropped asleep that night.
bitnounUS /bɪt/
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading And what a pity it is that when morning comes and to-morrow is to-day, we so frequently wake up feeling quite differently; careless or impatient, and not a bit inclined to do the fine things we planned overnight.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sometimes it seems as if there must be wicked little imps in the world, who are kept tied up so long as the sun shines, but who creep into our bed-rooms when we are asleep, to tease us and ruffle our tempers.
carelessadjectiveUS /ˈkerləs/
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading And what a pity it is that when morning comes and to-morrow is to-day, we so frequently wake up feeling quite differently; careless or impatient, and not a bit inclined to do the fine things we planned overnight.
comesnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading And what a pity it is that when morning comes and to-morrow is to-day, we so frequently wake up feeling quite differently; careless or impatient, and not a bit inclined to do the fine things we planned overnight.
creepverbUS /kriːp/
move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading Sometimes it seems as if there must be wicked little imps in the world, who are kept tied up so long as the sun shines, but who creep into our bed-rooms when we are asleep, to tease us and ruffle our tempers.
crossverbUS /krɔːs/
travel across or pass over
From this reading Else, why, when we go to rest good-natured and pleasant, should we wake up so cross?
differentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪfrəntli/
in another and different manner
From this reading And what a pity it is that when morning comes and to-morrow is to-day, we so frequently wake up feeling quite differently; careless or impatient, and not a bit inclined to do the fine things we planned overnight.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading How often we all do so!
droppedverbUS /drɑːpt/
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading TO-MORROW "To-morrow I will begin," thought Katy, as she dropped asleep that night.
Else
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From this reading Else, why, when we go to rest good-natured and pleasant, should we wake up so cross?
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading And what a pity it is that when morning comes and to-morrow is to-day, we so frequently wake up feeling quite differently; careless or impatient, and not a bit inclined to do the fine things we planned overnight.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading And what a pity it is that when morning comes and to-morrow is to-day, we so frequently wake up feeling quite differently; careless or impatient, and not a bit inclined to do the fine things we planned overnight.
frequentlyadverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntli/
many times at short intervals
From this reading And what a pity it is that when morning comes and to-morrow is to-day, we so frequently wake up feeling quite differently; careless or impatient, and not a bit inclined to do the fine things we planned overnight.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Else, why, when we go to rest good-natured and pleasant, should we wake up so cross?
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading Else, why, when we go to rest good-natured and pleasant, should we wake up so cross?
How
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From this reading How often we all do so!
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading TO-MORROW "To-morrow I will begin," thought Katy, as she dropped asleep that night.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Sometimes it seems as if there must be wicked little imps in the world, who are kept tied up so long as the sun shines, but who creep into our bed-rooms when we are asleep, to tease us and ruffle our tempers.
impatientadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃənt/
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading And what a pity it is that when morning comes and to-morrow is to-day, we so frequently wake up feeling quite differently; careless or impatient, and not a bit inclined to do the fine things we planned overnight.
imps
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From this reading Sometimes it seems as if there must be wicked little imps in the world, who are kept tied up so long as the sun shines, but who creep into our bed-rooms when we are asleep, to tease us and ruffle our tempers.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sometimes it seems as if there must be wicked little imps in the world, who are kept tied up so long as the sun shines, but who creep into our bed-rooms when we are asleep, to tease us and ruffle our tempers.
inclinedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪnd/
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading And what a pity it is that when morning comes and to-morrow is to-day, we so frequently wake up feeling quite differently; careless or impatient, and not a bit inclined to do the fine things we planned overnight.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Sometimes it seems as if there must be wicked little imps in the world, who are kept tied up so long as the sun shines, but who creep into our bed-rooms when we are asleep, to tease us and ruffle our tempers.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And what a pity it is that when morning comes and to-morrow is to-day, we so frequently wake up feeling quite differently; careless or impatient, and not a bit inclined to do the fine things we planned overnight.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And what a pity it is that when morning comes and to-morrow is to-day, we so frequently wake up feeling quite differently; careless or impatient, and not a bit inclined to do the fine things we planned overnight.
Katy
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From this reading TO-MORROW "To-morrow I will begin," thought Katy, as she dropped asleep that night.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Sometimes it seems as if there must be wicked little imps in the world, who are kept tied up so long as the sun shines, but who creep into our bed-rooms when we are asleep, to tease us and ruffle our tempers.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Sometimes it seems as if there must be wicked little imps in the world, who are kept tied up so long as the sun shines, but who creep into our bed-rooms when we are asleep, to tease us and ruffle our tempers.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Sometimes it seems as if there must be wicked little imps in the world, who are kept tied up so long as the sun shines, but who creep into our bed-rooms when we are asleep, to tease us and ruffle our tempers.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading And what a pity it is that when morning comes and to-morrow is to-day, we so frequently wake up feeling quite differently; careless or impatient, and not a bit inclined to do the fine things we planned overnight.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Sometimes it seems as if there must be wicked little imps in the world, who are kept tied up so long as the sun shines, but who creep into our bed-rooms when we are asleep, to tease us and ruffle our tempers.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading TO-MORROW "To-morrow I will begin," thought Katy, as she dropped asleep that night.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And what a pity it is that when morning comes and to-morrow is to-day, we so frequently wake up feeling quite differently; careless or impatient, and not a bit inclined to do the fine things we planned overnight.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading How often we all do so!
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And what a pity it is that when morning comes and to-morrow is to-day, we so frequently wake up feeling quite differently; careless or impatient, and not a bit inclined to do the fine things we planned overnight.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Sometimes it seems as if there must be wicked little imps in the world, who are kept tied up so long as the sun shines, but who creep into our bed-rooms when we are asleep, to tease us and ruffle our tempers.
overnightadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈnaɪt/
during or for the length of one night
From this reading And what a pity it is that when morning comes and to-morrow is to-day, we so frequently wake up feeling quite differently; careless or impatient, and not a bit inclined to do the fine things we planned overnight.
pitynounUS /ˈpɪti/
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading And what a pity it is that when morning comes and to-morrow is to-day, we so frequently wake up feeling quite differently; careless or impatient, and not a bit inclined to do the fine things we planned overnight.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading And what a pity it is that when morning comes and to-morrow is to-day, we so frequently wake up feeling quite differently; careless or impatient, and not a bit inclined to do the fine things we planned overnight.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Else, why, when we go to rest good-natured and pleasant, should we wake up so cross?
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading And what a pity it is that when morning comes and to-morrow is to-day, we so frequently wake up feeling quite differently; careless or impatient, and not a bit inclined to do the fine things we planned overnight.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Else, why, when we go to rest good-natured and pleasant, should we wake up so cross?
ruffleverbUS /ˈrʌfəl/
stir up (water) so as to form ripples
From this reading Sometimes it seems as if there must be wicked little imps in the world, who are kept tied up so long as the sun shines, but who creep into our bed-rooms when we are asleep, to tease us and ruffle our tempers.
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Sometimes it seems as if there must be wicked little imps in the world, who are kept tied up so long as the sun shines, but who creep into our bed-rooms when we are asleep, to tease us and ruffle our tempers.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TO-MORROW "To-morrow I will begin," thought Katy, as she dropped asleep that night.
shinesnounUS /ʃaɪnz/
plural of “shine” — the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
From this reading Sometimes it seems as if there must be wicked little imps in the world, who are kept tied up so long as the sun shines, but who creep into our bed-rooms when we are asleep, to tease us and ruffle our tempers.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Else, why, when we go to rest good-natured and pleasant, should we wake up so cross?
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading How often we all do so!
SometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes it seems as if there must be wicked little imps in the world, who are kept tied up so long as the sun shines, but who creep into our bed-rooms when we are asleep, to tease us and ruffle our tempers.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Sometimes it seems as if there must be wicked little imps in the world, who are kept tied up so long as the sun shines, but who creep into our bed-rooms when we are asleep, to tease us and ruffle our tempers.
teaseverbUS /tiːz/
annoy persistently
From this reading Sometimes it seems as if there must be wicked little imps in the world, who are kept tied up so long as the sun shines, but who creep into our bed-rooms when we are asleep, to tease us and ruffle our tempers.
tempersnounUS /ˈtempərz/
plural of “temper” — a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Sometimes it seems as if there must be wicked little imps in the world, who are kept tied up so long as the sun shines, but who creep into our bed-rooms when we are asleep, to tease us and ruffle our tempers.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TO-MORROW "To-morrow I will begin," thought Katy, as she dropped asleep that night.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And what a pity it is that when morning comes and to-morrow is to-day, we so frequently wake up feeling quite differently; careless or impatient, and not a bit inclined to do the fine things we planned overnight.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Sometimes it seems as if there must be wicked little imps in the world, who are kept tied up so long as the sun shines, but who creep into our bed-rooms when we are asleep, to tease us and ruffle our tempers.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading And what a pity it is that when morning comes and to-morrow is to-day, we so frequently wake up feeling quite differently; careless or impatient, and not a bit inclined to do the fine things we planned overnight.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading TO-MORROW "To-morrow I will begin," thought Katy, as she dropped asleep that night.
tiedadjectiveUS /taɪd/
bound or secured closely
From this reading Sometimes it seems as if there must be wicked little imps in the world, who are kept tied up so long as the sun shines, but who creep into our bed-rooms when we are asleep, to tease us and ruffle our tempers.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And what a pity it is that when morning comes and to-morrow is to-day, we so frequently wake up feeling quite differently; careless or impatient, and not a bit inclined to do the fine things we planned overnight.
to-day
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From this reading And what a pity it is that when morning comes and to-morrow is to-day, we so frequently wake up feeling quite differently; careless or impatient, and not a bit inclined to do the fine things we planned overnight.
TO-MORROW
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From this reading TO-MORROW "To-morrow I will begin," thought Katy, as she dropped asleep that night.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And what a pity it is that when morning comes and to-morrow is to-day, we so frequently wake up feeling quite differently; careless or impatient, and not a bit inclined to do the fine things we planned overnight.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sometimes it seems as if there must be wicked little imps in the world, who are kept tied up so long as the sun shines, but who creep into our bed-rooms when we are asleep, to tease us and ruffle our tempers.
wakeverbUS /weɪk/
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading And what a pity it is that when morning comes and to-morrow is to-day, we so frequently wake up feeling quite differently; careless or impatient, and not a bit inclined to do the fine things we planned overnight.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading How often we all do so!
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And what a pity it is that when morning comes and to-morrow is to-day, we so frequently wake up feeling quite differently; careless or impatient, and not a bit inclined to do the fine things we planned overnight.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading And what a pity it is that when morning comes and to-morrow is to-day, we so frequently wake up feeling quite differently; careless or impatient, and not a bit inclined to do the fine things we planned overnight.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Sometimes it seems as if there must be wicked little imps in the world, who are kept tied up so long as the sun shines, but who creep into our bed-rooms when we are asleep, to tease us and ruffle our tempers.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Else, why, when we go to rest good-natured and pleasant, should we wake up so cross?
wickedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪkəd/
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading Sometimes it seems as if there must be wicked little imps in the world, who are kept tied up so long as the sun shines, but who creep into our bed-rooms when we are asleep, to tease us and ruffle our tempers.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading TO-MORROW "To-morrow I will begin," thought Katy, as she dropped asleep that night.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Sometimes it seems as if there must be wicked little imps in the world, who are kept tied up so long as the sun shines, but who creep into our bed-rooms when we are asleep, to tease us and ruffle our tempers.
